Find Your Bond Return: How to Clean Before an Inspection of Your Rental

Posted by Exit Cleaning Sydney on 7 May 2025

A rental inspection can be stressful for tenants, as it is often the deciding factor in the amount they’ll receive in bond returned or not. It is crucial to do a thorough clean-up of the property before the inspection is scheduled, so that the real estate agent or landlord can see that the property is maintained and ready for tenants to move in. In this post we’ll provide an exhaustive checklist for cleaning to help you prepare your home for rental inspection.

Areas of the Home to focus on

Kitchen

  • Clean the oven, stovetop, and rangehood
  • Cleanse all cupboards and drawers
  • Cleanse the bench and sink.
  • Sweep or mop the floor

Bathrooms

  • Clean the tub, shower and toilet
  • Cleanse the vanity as well as the mirror
  • Clean the floor

Living and Bedrooms

  • Make sure to dust all surfaces, which includes furniture and shelves
  • Clean or vacuum the floors
  • Clean the windows and clean the window sills

Outdoor Areas

  • Make sure you sweep the patio and the pathways
  • The lawn should be mowed and tidy the edges
  • Clean up the BBQ and outdoor furniture

Common Areas Not To Miss In the course of cleaning

Lamp Fixtures, Ceiling Fans

  • Dust and wipe down the light fixtures and ceiling fans

Skirting Boards and Architraves

  • Clean up all skirting boards , architraves and skirting boards.

Carpets and Rugs

  • Vacuum all carpets and rugs.
  • Steam clean or shampoo if necessary

FAQs:

What should I do if there’s an oil stain on my carpet?

If you’ve noticed a stain on your carpet It’s crucial to get rid of the issue as soon as possible. If the stain sits for, the more difficult it will be to remove. Use a carpet stain cleaner specifically designed for the type of stain you’re dealing. If the stain is particularly hard to remove, you may have to call in a professional carpet cleaner help.

What happens if it is difficult to reach high areas like ceiling fans or light fixtures?

Cleaning high areas like ceiling lighting fixtures and fans can be difficult, particularly for those who aren’t comfortable climbing ladders. If you’re unable get to these areas by yourself you might want to consider hiring a professional cleaner to assist. They’ll have the tools and the experience required to finish the job safely and efficiently.

Can I engage a professional cleaning service to help me with the rental cleaning?

Yes, you can hire an expert cleaner to assist you in the cleaning of your rental inspection. This can be a great method to make sure that your property is thoroughly cleaned and ready to be inspected. Professionally trained cleaners have the skills and equipment needed to tackle any of the most challenging cleaning tasks, so you can be sure that your home will be in great condition. Exit Cleaning Sydney offers affordable and reliable end of lease cleaning services that guarantee to get your bond back. Contact us now at 1300 872 311 for a quote.

An inspection of your rental property is a great opportunity to impress your landlord or real estate agent that you have taken good care of the property. If you follow this comprehensive checklist for cleaning, you will be able to assure that all aspects of your house is spotless and ready for the inspection. If you need help with cleaning, Exit Cleaning Sydney provides professional end of lease cleaning services, which will give you peace of mind knowing that you will get your bond back in confidence. Contact us via 1300 872 311 for more information.

Make sure you get you bond back and get the most out of your rental inspection. Select Exit Cleaning Sydney for professional end of lease cleaning services. Our expert team of cleaners will make sure that every aspect of your home is meticulously cleaned and ready for inspection. Book your cleaning today and have confidence in the result of your rent inspection. Contact us via 1300 872 311 to learn more.

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